The artist is a father of a military man, Oleksandr, who died in September 2014. Oleksandr's unit was encircled and engaged in battle - with the overwhelming forces of the enemy, occupying a circular defense. While repelling the attack, Oleksandr received a fatal injury. The choice of a parrot may suggest a desire to convey messages of beauty, resilience, and the enduring nature of wisdom and goodness, even in the face of adversity.
